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Sinfully Delicious Gin and Tonic Cupcakes

Gin and tonics are definitely a go-to around here, but have you ever tried them in cupcake form? They’re downright sinful. Clearly, we love our alcohol-inspired and alcohol-infused desserts around here.

Ingredients:

Cake:

2 1/2 cups flour

2 eggs

2/4 cup butter

1 tsp salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp of butter extract (or vanilla)

1 3/4 cups sugar

1/4 cup yogurt

2 Tbs of gin

1 Tbs of tonic

Lime zest (one lime)

1/4 cup milk

Gin & Lime Buttercream Frosting:

1/2 cup sugar

1 1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 tbs gin

1 tbs lime juice

Lime zest (one lime)

Glaze:

2 tbs lime juice

2 tbs sugar

1 tbs melted butter

2 tbs gin

Directions:

Cake:

First mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, lime zest, and salt in a separate bowl and set aside.